Five free things to do this week

March 26, 2013

Looking for something to do this week and don't want to spend money? Check out these free events (in no particular order).

1. Live Music at Phoenix Bar & Grill - The Phoenix Bar & Grill in Mishawaka has live bands every weekend, and admission is always free. This Friday & Saturday, local bands Hooligan Heights and Art and The Artichokes will perform at 9:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older. Call 574-257-8876 or visit thephoenixbarandgrill.com for more info.

2. Trivia at Hacienda - The Portage Ave. Hacienda in South Bend is having trivia night this Thursday at 6 p.m. Show off all the useless knowledge you've acquired over the years for a chance to win prizes! Call 574-273-3843 for more info.

3. Easter Egg Hunt at Newton Park - On Saturday, over 15,000 eggs will be spread over 3 soccer fields for a huge Easter egg hunt! Kids up to age 13 can participate, and fields will be grouped by age. There will also be a coloring contest, and kids can visit with the Easter bunny (photos are $3). Call 574-309-4574 or visit newtonpark.org or thenewtoncenter.com for more info.

4. Borderlands Poetry Project Reading - This is the second in a series of four pubic poetry readings entitled "The Borderlands Project." The readings, scheduled on each of the state's borders, bring together Indiana poets with writers from neighboring states to share poems about immigration, migration, borders and home. The reading will take place Wednesday at 7 p.m. in room 129 of DeBartolo Hall on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Call 574-631-7526 for more info.

5. Anival Fausto's Open Mic and Arts Night - Smith's Downtown in Mishawaka hosts an open mic and arts night every Wednesday at 9 p.m. where artists and musicians come together in an effort to create culture and happy times. Artists are welcome to bring, show and sell their work, and musicians, DJs, poets and comedians are all welcome to take the stage. Or, you can just come out and watch! Must be 21 or older. For more info., call 574-255-2227.